I own an Adams E2, built in 2017. It is not the E2-LT. I've played on many Bessons over the years, from the Imperial to the Sovereign but never a 2052 except in an elephant room setting at a conference. I've also owned an Adams E-1, a Sterling Virtuoso, and I've played a full range of Besson euphs. I also own a Boosey & Co. Imperial. I much prefer the Adams line because of the intonation. The 6th partial issues (sharp) so common to Bessons and Besson clones (York, Sterling being examples) are largely gone with the Adams. I get a solid, well-built horn that offers great projection. The Besson's sound can be "too warm" which can result in the sound being lost. YMMV
@@micahdominicparsons5377 You're quite welcome. I have to say in echo to what Dave Werden often says, we live in a golden age of euphonium manufacturers. We have many models, brands, and manufacturers to choose from -- which was not the case when I was first exposed to the instrument 50+ years ago. I strongly encourage you to sample and play-test as many as you can before you buy. But even after you buy and become used to that horn, it's always interesting to continue sampling -- but as another very wise teacher told me, when you play a new horn and you think it's the cat's meow, quite often it's just the "newness" of the horn that you're experiencing. So it was with my Adams E-1. I learned, in time, that the horn was not robust enough for me. I needed a more beefy horn and I found it in the E-2.
Hello @SuperKracer2903, I have to admit that I love both the sound of the Besson Prestige 2052-2 Euphonium and the Adams E2-LT Euphonium although I felt that I had a more secure and stable sound when I was playing on the Adams E2-LT Euphonium if you know what I mean? Thank you so much for all your support! Best Wishes, Micah Dominic Parsons
Hello @adammcg7115, I would fully recommend you exploring both the Adams E2 Euphonium and The Adams E2-LT Euphonium! Best Wishes, Micah Dominic Parsons
I own an Adams E2, built in 2017. It is not the E2-LT. I've played on many Bessons over the years, from the Imperial to the Sovereign but never a 2052 except in an elephant room setting at a conference.
I've also owned an Adams E-1, a Sterling Virtuoso, and I've played a full range of Besson euphs. I also own a Boosey & Co. Imperial.
I much prefer the Adams line because of the intonation. The 6th partial issues (sharp) so common to Bessons and Besson clones (York, Sterling being examples) are largely gone with the Adams. I get a solid, well-built horn that offers great projection. The Besson's sound can be "too warm" which can result in the sound being lost. YMMV
Hello @user-sz1dk4tw2o,
Thank you so much for sharing this information with me!
Best Wishes,
Micah Dominic Parsons
@@micahdominicparsons5377 You're quite welcome. I have to say in echo to what Dave Werden often says, we live in a golden age of euphonium manufacturers. We have many models, brands, and manufacturers to choose from -- which was not the case when I was first exposed to the instrument 50+ years ago. I strongly encourage you to sample and play-test as many as you can before you buy. But even after you buy and become used to that horn, it's always interesting to continue sampling -- but as another very wise teacher told me, when you play a new horn and you think it's the cat's meow, quite often it's just the "newness" of the horn that you're experiencing. So it was with my Adams E-1. I learned, in time, that the horn was not robust enough for me. I needed a more beefy horn and I found it in the E-2.
Which one do you like? The Besson has warm and huge sound, while the Adams has more solid sound.
Hello @SuperKracer2903,
I have to admit that I love both the sound of the Besson Prestige 2052-2 Euphonium and the Adams E2-LT Euphonium although I felt that I had a more secure and stable sound when I was playing on the Adams E2-LT Euphonium if you know what I mean?
Thank you so much for all your support!
Best Wishes,
Micah Dominic Parsons
Was looking at potentially getting an E2 or E2-LT when they come available. Would you recommend?
Hello @adammcg7115,
I would fully recommend you exploring both the Adams E2 Euphonium and The Adams E2-LT Euphonium!
Best Wishes,
Micah Dominic Parsons